Featured Events

October 11, 2023: WACC Speaker Series with Daniel Runde, Author of “The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power”

Join us on October 11, 2023, for an enlightening WACC Speaker Series luncheon with Daniel Runde. He is a senior VP at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and author of "The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power." Runde presents a captivating perspective on reclaiming global leadership, highlighting the pivotal role of soft power. Discover how diplomacy, economic engagement, and cultural exchange can effectively address global challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a profound understanding of soft power's significance in shaping global leadership.

October 11, 2023: WACC Speaker Series with Daniel Runde, Author of “The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power”2024-07-31T00:59:24-04:00

September 7, 2023: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Nina Ansary, Author, UN Women Global Champion for Innovation, and Director of the WACA Global Women’s Lecture Series of America Global Women’s Lecture Series

Join us on September 7 for an enlightening presentation by Dr. Nina Ansary, a distinguished scholar, author, and renowned expert on women's rights and gender equality. Dr. Ansary's extensive research and activism have positioned her as a leading figure in the movement to empower women in Iran. This conversation is timely as we approach the one year anniversary of the brutal murder of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was detained, beaten, and placed in a coma by Iran's morality police, the Gasht-e Ershad. This horrific event sparked an unprecedented wave of outrage and protests across the nation and the world.

September 7, 2023: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Nina Ansary, Author, UN Women Global Champion for Innovation, and Director of the WACA Global Women’s Lecture Series of America Global Women’s Lecture Series2024-07-31T00:59:34-04:00

June 15, 2023: World Citizen Award Dinner Honoring John “Johnny” W. Harris, Chairman and CEO of Lincoln Harris

Since 1990, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte has presented the World Citizen Award to prominent citizens (and organizations) who have enhanced our community's standing in the world through their accomplishments of international significance and contributions to the city, this region, and our international community.

June 15, 2023: World Citizen Award Dinner Honoring John “Johnny” W. Harris, Chairman and CEO of Lincoln Harris2024-07-31T00:59:40-04:00

May 24, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with H.E. Jacques Pitteloud, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a WACC Ambassadors Circle Series on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, with H.E. Jacques Pitteloud, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States. He will address Switzerland's economic strength, its diplomatic and economic ties to the United States, and its role in helping manage regional security challenges in Europe.

May 24, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with H.E. Jacques Pitteloud, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States2024-07-31T00:59:43-04:00

May 18, 2023: WACC Speaker Series with Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow, Brookings Institutions

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a WACC Speakers Series Luncheon on Thursday, May 18 with Dr. Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He will answer your questions on overarching military and defense trends and themes of our time, along with the lessons for the military strategists and political leaders of today and tomorrow. He will also share his thoughts on the war in Ukraine and potential for war over Taiwan.

May 18, 2023: WACC Speaker Series with Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow, Brookings Institutions2024-07-31T00:59:47-04:00

April 13, 2023: WACC CEO Series with Stuart Sandlin, President of Hapag-Lloyd Region North America

With a fleet of 252 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 1.8 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, with more than 14,5000 employees and 400 offices in 137 countries. Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for the WACC CEO Series luncheon with Stuart Sandlin, the President of Hapag-Lloyd, Region North America, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, as he offers his expert insight into global supply issues and what shipping companies are doing to increase efficiency, accelerate consumer confidence, and reduce inflationary pricing of goods shipped. 

April 13, 2023: WACC CEO Series with Stuart Sandlin, President of Hapag-Lloyd Region North America2024-07-31T00:59:56-04:00

March 29, 2023: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Wells Fargo

Jay Bryson will provide the global economic outlook for 2023 including forecasts of GDP growth in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, unemployment and labor market, inflation, and interest rates in the world's major economies.

March 29, 2023: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Wells Fargo2024-07-31T01:00:01-04:00

March 28, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with Ambassador Axel Dittmann, the Deputy Chief of Mission (Deputy Ambassador) of Germany to the United States

With more than 20 years of experience as a diplomat, Ambassador Axel Dittmann is a leading expert on Germany and transatlantic affairs, and the evolving role of Germany in a multi-polar world. Join us as he shares his insight on the challenges Germany faces in this new normal and the way forward for Europe in this new global order.

March 28, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with Ambassador Axel Dittmann, the Deputy Chief of Mission (Deputy Ambassador) of Germany to the United States2024-07-31T01:00:02-04:00

March 21, 2023: WACC CEO Series with Fred Whitfield, President and Vice Chairman of the NBA Charlotte Hornets

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 for a presentation with Fred Whitfield, President and Vice Chairman of the NBA Charlotte Hornets as he offers insight into the Hornets’ impact both regionally and globally. Whitfield will also share his perspective on major  challenges facing the professional basketball and sports industry, and the direction of the Hornets' charitable giving and philanthropic efforts in our region.

March 21, 2023: WACC CEO Series with Fred Whitfield, President and Vice Chairman of the NBA Charlotte Hornets2024-07-31T01:00:06-04:00

March 14, 2023: YPWACC “Drink About It” Series – Immigration

On March 14th, join YPWACC for the third session of a new program series, Drink About It, at Hopfly Brewing Company in South End. This session on "Immigration," will be a moderated conversation between our panel of experts.

March 14, 2023: YPWACC “Drink About It” Series – Immigration2024-07-31T01:00:08-04:00
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